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Arnautovic to Rapid Vienna? The transfer is about to be completed!
Marko Arnautovic could move to Rapid Vienna after rumors of his interest circulate. Current contract negotiations are ongoing.
Arnautovic to Rapid Vienna? The transfer is about to be completed!
In the last few weeks the rumor mill has been bubbling around Marko Arnautovic and Rapid Vienna. The signs of a change for Austria's record national player are obvious, but whether an agreement will actually be reached remains to be seen. Loud Transfer market Arnautovic has not yet played a single game in the Austrian Bundesliga, which makes his return home all the more exciting.
The 35-year-old's agent and brother, Daniel Arnautovic, has confirmed Rapid Vienna's interest. However, he immediately makes it clear that there is currently no contact about an agreement and that numerous reports in the Austrian media landscape are incorrect. Stylistically, Arnautovic is an enrichment for Rapid. After all, he brings with him the experience of 520 professional games and 217 goal participations in five different countries.
Financial aspects and possible obstacles
And how are things looking financially? Rapid has made an offer of three million euros per season. But that's apparently not enough to convince Arnautovic, report colleagues from laola1. A complex financing plan was drawn up and the offer is said to have been improved with increased success bonuses.
Rapid is under pressure, after all, the club only finished last season in fifth place and is now fighting for European business in the Conference League playoffs. The departures of top scorers Dion Beljo and Guido Burgstaller make strengthening the offensive particularly important. Arnautovic could close the offensive gap here.
A look at the career
The Vienna native is not only a record national player with 125 international matches, but also a footballer with an impressive career. From his early days in Rapid's youth ranks through stints at Werder Bremen, West Ham, Stoke, Bologna and Inter Milan, he already has a rich portfolio. Its highest market value of 35 million euros between December 2018 and September 2019 speaks for itself, while the current value is three million euros.
Coach Peter Stöger commented on this in a video interview and saw the likelihood of Arnautovic moving to Rapid as rather low. Nevertheless, he praises the fact that Rapid is trying to sign an experienced Austrian team player; That speaks for the club's ambitions.
Conclusion: While Rapid continues to try to get a foot in the door, Arnautovic could not only strengthen the offensive, but also make the fans' hearts beat faster. So it remains to be seen how the situation will develop further. In the meantime, Rapid fans can only hope that their club shows a good hand and that the negotiations will soon bear fruit. A further look at the situation surrounding Arnautovic could be informative before the season opens.